Right now, every week, there are a slew of fresh faces coming to interview for a coveted spot at our medical school. They come mostly from Tennessee; many have done undergraduate work all over the country, had previous careers, and are very impressive on paper, but they all share one thing in common: a feeling…

As the interview day is nearing its end, you may find yourself in the company of other applicants. Try not to engage in discussion about your interview in detail. These conversations only serve to increase anxiety and often lead to self-doubt. Talking about the school or topics you may have discussed with current students is…

Some of these tips are obvious, some less so. All are important and will help you maintain a sense of professionalism, project confidence, and prove to the interviewer that you’re a top med school shoo-in. 1. Make sure you smile. Chances are, your interviewer will smile back. 🙂 2. Maintain eye contact throughout the interview….

Most interviews are a day event that includes a welcome session, a school walking tour, a financial aid session, a lunch, and of course the formal interview. Here are some recommendations for the day of your interview: 1. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early for the start of the day. You definitely DO NOT WANT…

Now you know what to say. But what should you wear? For the men, suits are most common. You want to dress neatly and professionally. Applicants should have their hair groomed and it is best to wear business style walking shoes. Women, on the other hand, do not need to wear a suit but often…

Enter interview day ready to share what you feel you can contribute to the entering class and why you are confident you are a good match for this particular program. You will have already spent loads of time looking inward at yourself and outward at your target program – so these points should be no-brainers…

When your interviewer asks if you have any questions, you don’t want to come up empty! Since your goal should be to come up with questions that are specific to your situation, I can’t give you a list of must-ask questions without knowing who YOU are. But here are a few sample questions that you…

When should you start prepping for your interview? As soon as you get that invite! So let’s jump right in… Below you’ll find 9 tips to help you become perfectly prepared for your interview: 1. Stay informed. It’s important that you know what’s going on in the world of medicine. Stay abreast of issues by…